Cullen Ormond

Home Associate Editor

Cullen Ormond is a writer based in New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a book (always open for recommendations, too!) or pushing her rescue pug, Peanut, in a stroller. In her dream apartment, there’ll be a conversation pit and lots of framed, vintage band posters.
    Before & After: This $30 Kitchen Makeover Transformed a Plain Space into a Whimsical Sanctuary
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    All it took was a pair of scissors and peel-and-stick wallpaper.
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    3 days ago
    Before & After: This $225 “Outdated Beige” Kitchen Makeover Becomes Bright and Airy
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    It was previously “an outdated beige on beige on beige mess” — until this smart update.
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    Sep 18, 2023
    A Surprising Animal-Shaped Vintage Table Completes This Bright Kitchen’s Final Look
    You won’t believe the shape of the table.
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    Sep 4, 2023
    Before & After: Jewel Tones Transformed This Bare-Bones Kitchen for Under $250
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    It all started with a simple thrifted gem. (Literally.)
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    Aug 26, 2023
    Before & After: A $9 IKEA Gem Added the Perfect Finishing Touch to This DIY Open Shelving
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    The entire project cost under $120.
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    Aug 22, 2023
    Before & After: This Under-$200 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Brings the Drama
    All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.
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    Aug 16, 2023
    Before & After: Bright, Colorful Cabinets Took This Kitchen from Blah to Breathtaking
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    Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.
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    Aug 9, 2023
    Before & After: These Glam Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Brought New Life to a Bland Kitchen
    Plus, a can’t-miss step if you want your tiles to last.
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    Aug 3, 2023
    3 Budget-Friendly DIYs Gave This Kitchen an Instant Modern and Luxurious Feel
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    This revamp proves that small changes can make a big difference.
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    Jul 30, 2023
    This Is the Smartest (and Cutest) Way to Store Your Oven Mitts and Pot Holders
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    You’ll never have to scramble to fish them out of a drawer again.
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    Jul 29, 2023
    A Legit Wine Fridge Is Hiding in This 100-Square-Foot Kitchen
    Who wants rosé?!
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    Jul 28, 2023
    Before & After: How This Renter Brightened Her Bland Kitchen Cabinets (Without Paint) for $35
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    Update your kitchen cabinets without spending a fortune — or losing your security deposit.
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    Jul 24, 2023
    How High-Contrast Cabinets and Countertops Brightened Up This Bungalow’s Kitchen
    It took these homeowners nine months to decide on the wallpaper — and the final result was definitely worth the wait.
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    Jul 21, 2023
    Pre-Pasted Wallpaper Transformed This Bare-Bones NYC Kitchen
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    And hanging it was *so* easy.
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    Jul 17, 2023
    You’d Never Guess These Floor Tiles Are Peel-and-Stick (and Only $13!)
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    Totally change the look of your kitchen floors in just three easy steps.
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    Jul 5, 2023
    A Kitchen Had 4 Square Feet of Countertops Before This Clever Solution
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    Now the kitchen has more space for cooking and entertaining.
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    Jun 30, 2023
    This “Peel-and-Stick” Backsplash Completely Transformed a Bland Kitchen
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    Here’s how the simple addition made the kitchen warm and cozy.
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    Jun 28, 2023
    A Retro Thrifted Piece of Furniture Becomes the Coolest Kitchen Island
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    The vintage gem totally completes this kitchen space.
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    Jun 26, 2023
    This Brilliant and Unusual Trick for Eliminating Fridge Smudges Also Makes Your Kitchen Look Gorgeous
    It might seem unconventional, but the result is stunning and helpful.
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    Jun 17, 2023
    This Might be the Smartest Hidden Storage Spot for Your Measuring Cups and Spoons
    Plus, it comes in at just a few dollars.
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    Jun 11, 2023
    This Kitchen Renovation Proves That Removing Cabinets Can Actually *Increase* Storage
    It’s all about making your space work smarter, not harder.
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    Jun 5, 2023
    No Dining Room? No Problem! This Smart Breakfast Bar Is the Perfect Solution for Small Kitchens.
    No formal dining room? Absolutely no problem.
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    May 30, 2023
    Just $400 Transformed This Tiny Kitchen into a Cozy Nook with Lots of Storage
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    The final result is incredible.
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    May 26, 2023
    You Have to See How This Renter Nearly Doubled Her Kitchen Storage Space with This Simple Trick
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    An NYC homeowner added stylish storage without doing any renovations.
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    May 25, 2023
    This Budget-Friendly DIY Countertop Doubled This Couple’s Counter Space
    Plus, we share all the necessary materials they used.
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    May 20, 2023
    This Designer Created Renter-Friendly Marble Kitchen Cabinets for Less
    When real marble wasn’t in the budget, this Brooklyn renter didn’t stress. She improvised.
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    May 13, 2023
    This Couple Turned an Awkward Space into a Gorgeous Kitchenette — Here’s How
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    These smart renters found a way to make their space flow *and* added more square footage to their kitchen.
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    May 2, 2023